Introducing the Zillow Buzz Index: Tracking what drives buyer engagement in today’s housing market
New Zillow metric character-rich homes capture more attention online
Introducing the Zillow Buzz Index: Tracking what drives buyer engagement in today’s housing market
New Zillow metric character-rich homes capture more attention online
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, March 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.5% rent inflation, 3.0% OER inflation annually in March, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Cottagecore, customization & quartzite: Zillow’s 2026 home features that sell for more
Today’s buyers are paying a premium for personalized homes that feel like a retreat
Homes Listed in Late May Sell for $6,000 More
Zillow data shows sellers who list during peak weeks can earn an extra $50,000 or more in some markets
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, February 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.7% rent inflation, 3.1% OER inflation annually in February, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, January 2026
Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in January, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, December 2025
Zillow forecasts 2.9% rent inflation, 3.2% OER inflation annually in December, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, November 2025
Zillow forecasts that rent growth measured by the Consumer Price Index will soften further into 2026.